Manager City Streets Maintenance

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

If you are looking for a role that covers the breadth of Christchurch, then Manager City Streets Maintenance could be for you. The City Streets team are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operational work activities across the City and Banks Peninsula road network. Managing a team of 12 which includes 5 direct reports, working across 4 contracts you'll ensure the focus is keeping the roads safe, accessible and able to manage the impacts of weather events as they occur.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The role works closely across many of the Council units from Three Waters to Parks, and with many teams within Transport, including Traffic Management, Asset Management, Network Planning and Capital Delivery. You'll help shape the programme of renewals and then in turn ultimately deliver those work each year which includes resurfacing, footpath renewals, drainage works and road metalling.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You'll be someone who is calm and can easily prioritise demands. You'll shift from determining financial progress, monitoring contract performance, responding to requests for information through to media responses, chatting to customers and being visible onsite. You'll be able to give clear direction and know when to support your team or empower them to take the lead. You'll be forward thinking, possess a strong commercial acumen and have exceptional communication skills, particularly in technical writing to provide clear responses.

Ideally you will come from a local government background or central government sector and will have a relevant tertiary/university qualification. You'll have a proven background in contract management, performance management, road renewal construction, change management, asset management, RAMM Contractor and business improvement. You'll also have valuable experience in road maintenance and experience in leading a team of technical experts.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the shape of what gets done in your community and you'll get to be a leader and report on the wider Transport business. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

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Hours of work hours per week

Position - Permanent

Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.